Past Present

Past Present

Past Present brings together three historians to discuss what's happening in American politics and culture today. Natalia, Neil, and Niki bring historical insights to the news of the day, offering listeners an alternative to the reflexive and polarized world of punditry. Interested in the world around you but exhausted by rote reactions and partisan talking points? You've come to the right place.

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Episode 38: Muhammad Ali, Brock Turner, and the First Woman Nominee

Episode 38: Muhammad Ali, Brock Turner, and the First Woman Nominee

On this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the legacy of Muhammad Ali, the aftermath of the Brock Turner trial, and America's first woman nominated to the presidency by a major party.

14 Juni 201654min

Episode 37: Harambe the Gorilla, Baylor Football, and Peter Thiel's Gawker Vendetta

Episode 37: Harambe the Gorilla, Baylor Football, and Peter Thiel's Gawker Vendetta

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the death of Harambe the gorilla, the coverup of sexual assault in the Baylor football program, and Peter Thiel's legal vendetta against Gawker.

7 Juni 201659min

Episode 36: Trump's Tax Returns, Hiroshima, and High Heels

Episode 36: Trump's Tax Returns, Hiroshima, and High Heels

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the history of presidential candidates and tax returns, Obama's visit to Japan, and feminism and footwear.

31 Maj 201650min

Episode 35: Lethal Injection, PC Culture, and Closeted Clinton Voters

Episode 35: Lethal Injection, PC Culture, and Closeted Clinton Voters

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate lethal injection and the death penalty, the return of political correctness, and the secret shame of voting for Hillary Clinton.

24 Maj 201651min

Episode 34: Multicultural Evangelicalism, the End of Running, and Facebook in India

Episode 34: Multicultural Evangelicalism, the End of Running, and Facebook in India

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the changing racial demographics of American evangelicalism, the decline of running, and Facebook's digital imperialism.

17 Maj 201652min

Episode 33: Dennis Hastert, Phyllis Schlafly, and Malia's Gap Year

Episode 33: Dennis Hastert, Phyllis Schlafly, and Malia's Gap Year

In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Dennis Hastert's sentencing, the coup facing Phyllis Schlafly and Malia Obama's pre-Harvard gap year.

10 Maj 201657min

Episode 32: Prince, America First, and the Degree Divide

Episode 32: Prince, America First, and the Degree Divide

In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Nataliadebate Prince's career, Donald Trump's America First foreignpolicy, and educational divide in partisan politics.

3 Maj 201647min

Episode 31: Tubman Twenties, Adult Toys, and Whole Foods Politics

Episode 31: Tubman Twenties, Adult Toys, and Whole Foods Politics

In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decision to put Harriet Tubman on the $20, the history of sex toy regulation, and the politics of Whole Foods.

26 Apr 201650min

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